- Colour
Bright, luminous ruby red with cherry-red reflections, more delicate than deeply dark.
- Nose
Fresh red berries — cherry, raspberry, redcurrant — alongside floral notes, a hint of herbs and earthy undertones.
- Palate
Juicy and lithe, with silky tannins, lively acidity and a fresh, fruit-driven finish; nothing heavy, great drinkability.
- Character
Burgundian finesse rather than brute force — a straightforward, honest red wine with drive and spontaneity.
- Pairing
Chilled terrine or Alsatian tarte flambée, herb-roasted chicken, mushroom dishes such as pan-fried chanterelles.
- Notes
Maurice Barthelmé’s side project: Pinot Noir with virtually no sulphur added, aged in clay amphorae. From an estate that has been farming biodynamically and has held Demeter certification since 1997.